Football Rivalry - JC

It was October 20th 2006 and we actually didn’t have school that day for some reason but we still had a huge football game against our crosstown rival, Starrs Mill. It was a big game because this was the first year our two schools would play each other on a varsity schedule. Since Whitewater was a new high school we didn’t play 4AAAA football schedule until our school had all four grades. New schools in GA start out as just one grade and then build up to a full school over the next 4 years.

This game was big and a lot of smack talk had taken place. We were all hyped up and ready to go. When we arrived at Starr’s Mill the stands were packed. It was pretty much a sold out crowd. Around 4 or 5 thousand people were in attendance and I was super pumped. I wasn't starting but I would come in every other series.

We got down early on a long run up the middle by their QB who had committed to Navy. He was one fast white dude. It was through my hole which bothered me, but it was all good. They scored again before halftime and we went into the locker room down 14-0. During halftime a few of the seniors gave inspirational speeches and we all got pumped up again. After half-time we quickly we scored on an 80 yard bomb. This brought us within 7 points. After our first score both defenses held tight til the end of the fourth quarter. With 2 mins remaining we threw a halfback pass to our quarterback which brought the score to 13-14. We expected an extra point that would tie the game and sent it to overtime but Coach McCreary yelled, “Go for 2”. At this time we knew this play would be the game. We called a pass play but right away it went a muck. As our quarterback saw this he ran for the pylon himself. He was met at the pylon by one of the opposing players. We were unsure if he got in because it was on the other side of the field. The two seconds of doubt were ended by the referee signaling that the conversion was good and we went up 15-14! Everyone went crazy!!! It was one of the best feelings. We then held their offense the next two mins and won the game! It was definitely the most exciting game of my high school career. I will always remember this!

J.C